June 07, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Mayor's Advisory Committee To Hold Hearing on Family Court JudgesThe public hearing, scheduled for June 14, is for receiving information regarding Mayor Bill DiBlasio's nominees for Civil Court judges. Read the full public notice here.
By Patricia Kane
2 minute read
June 03, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Additional Insured Coverage, Employers and 'Burlington'More often in insurance cases, the putative additional insured (AI) will be a party seeking risk transfer from the employer. Here, author Julian Ehrlich discusses 'Burlington v. NYC Transit Authority,' a rare case where the party seeking AI coverage was the employer.
By Julian D. Ehrlich
8 minute read
June 02, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Mediation: Nothing To Lose and So Much To GainThis article takes look at the mediation process, including agreements to mediate, the benefits of mediation and key takeaways.
By Deborah A. Reperowitz
6 minute read
June 01, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Realty Law DigestScott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses two landlord-tenant cases: "SMG Auto. Holdings v. AAF Real Estate LLC," and "4401 Sunset Holdings LLC v. Mendez."
By Scott E. Mollen
15 minute read
June 01, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations in the WorkplaceIn his Employment Law column, Nicholas Pappas discusses applicable agency guidance, along with federal and state laws that employers should consider when enacting a COVID-19 vaccination policy. He identifies several practical issues that employers should consider in determining whether and how to mandate that employees be vaccinated before returning to the workplace.
By Nicholas J. Pappas
9 minute read
June 01, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Is It the Beginning of the End of the "COVID Defenses?"As New York proceeds slowly toward a semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy, the decision in 'A/R Retail LLC v Hugo Boss Retail' signals that the era of COVID-related defenses to commercial rent nonpayment may soon become a thing of the past.
By Warren A. Estis and Alexander Lycoyannis
9 minute read
June 01, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Dispute Prevention and Resolution Options That Can Save Start-Ups From FailureFew investors realize that one of the most important steps they can take to help secure their investment is to push founders to structure a dispute prevention and resolution structure early on to avoid the interpersonal conflicts that statistically lead to failure.
By Myrna Barakat
10 minute read
May 27, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Hagai Zaifman Joins Sidley Austin from White & CaseAnd other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.
By Patricia Kane
2 minute read
May 27, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Limiting the Impact of 'Al Rushaid' Through Banking Law 200-bThis article sheds light on Banking Law 200-b, an under-utilized statute that may furnish foreign banks with arguments to dismiss suits with no connection to New York except the passage of funds through New York correspondent accounts.
By Rory Schneider
9 minute read
May 26, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Service of Process Requirements Can Be Less Rigid in Proceedings To Confirm Arbitration AwardsIn their International Litigation column, Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky discuss how, in cases brought to enforce arbitration awards, rules for serving process on parties located outside the United States are not always as rigid as required by the language of the Federal Rules.
By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky
10 minute read
